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The Retail Podcast

The Retail Podcast
Artificial Intelligence
Walmart
Retail
Artificial Intelligence In Retail
Asia Pacific
Amazon
Zalando
London Fashion Week
NRF Big Show
NRF Europe
Morrisons
NRF
Retail Media
Rituals
London
Madrid
Singapore
ASOS
Sephora
China

Real conversations with the people running global retail. AI in retail, ecommerce strategy, store operations, retail media, and the future of commerce — without the jargon. Hosted by Alex Rezvan (NRF Retail Voices 2026, founder of RetailNews.ai). Guests include retail CEOs, CDOs, founders, and operators from the world's leading grocery, fashion, luxury, and technology brands. Three formats: World ... more

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Latest Episodes

Sumeet Yadav, Head of Reliance Brands Limited, on luxury retail, global partnerships and what international brands need to understand about India.

How do global brands enter, adapt and scale in India?

In this episode of The Retail Podcast, we sit d... more

Retailers are facing a new discovery challenge: what happens when AI search becomes the layer between brands and customers?

In this episode of World Retail, Alex is joined by Niamh and Ian from World Retail Congress to discuss what is top of mind ac... more

This week on Five Things Friday UK Edition, Alex is joined by Simone Oloman, co-founder and CEO of For Tonight / Neft, a rapid delivery business for retailers, to unpack five retail stories from a quieter but still revealing week in UK fashion, lifes... more

Retail innovation continues to accelerate.

In this episode of Five Things Friday USA, Joe and Jill explore five major stories shaping the future of commerce:

• Meta's expanding partnership with Best Buy and the rise of AI-powered smart glasses

• W... more

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Recent Guests

Toru Koyama
Executive at H2O Group (Japan)
H2O Group
Episode: How AI, Data and Hospitality Are Rewiring Retail in Japan
Tamara Neeson
CMO at WooCommerce
WooCommerce
Episode: WooCommerce at Shoptalk Europe: Scaling Open-Source Ecommerce
Megan Harman
Founder of Thorn Crest
Thorn Crest
Episode: Unauthorized Sellers Are Killing Retail Margins
Isabelle Allen
Head of Retail at KPMG
KPMG
Episode: The Future of Retail in Asia: AI, GLP-1 & Consumer Trends with Isabelle Allen (KPMG)
Richard Fisher
Head of Design at Holland & Barrett
Holland & Barrett
Episode: Retail vs Netflix: Why Stores Are Fighting for Attention
Sharon Lighty
CEO, The Vitamin Shop
The Vitamin Shoppe
Episode: Amazon vs Perplexity: Who Wins the AI Shopping War? | World Retail Signals
Jason Cottrell
Founder and CEO of Orium; chair of MACH Alliance
Orium; MACH Alliance
Episode: Why Enterprise Retail Tech Is Broken And How to Fix It | Jason Cottrell, Orium
David Schneider
Co-founder of Zalando
Zalando
Episode: What Zalando & Primark Are Actually Doing With AI | World Retail Signals
Thorsten Teller
Founder/CEO of Fressnapf
Fressnapf
Episode: What Zalando & Primark Are Actually Doing With AI | World Retail Signals

Host

Alex Rezvan
Host of multiple shows focusing on retail strategy, AI in retail, and global retail trends

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 16 ratings
  • Unique perspective on retail

    A unique perspective on retail trends and evolution of omni channel shopper experience.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    preeyadav
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Great Honest Podcast Covering Retail

    Great to get such a wide view on all things retail.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sevendigit
    United Kingdom6 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the practical, industry-grounded take on retail technology and AI.
The show delivers broad perspectives across regions and formats, which helps sponsors and guests reach diverse retail audiences.
Guests are often senior, with actionable insights for brands and retailers.

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Unauthorized Sellers Are Killing Retail Margins
Q: What types of businesses are most affected by these issues and why does category matter in your approach?
Consumer electronics show the highest rate of violations (counterfeits, unauthorized resellers, etc.), followed by apparel and beauty with issues like counterfeits and packaging tampering; the approach is tailored to each category with attention to typical leakage points and common bottlenecks in the supply chain.
Unauthorized Sellers Are Killing Retail Margins
Q: What exactly does Thorn Crest protect beyond counterfeit prevention, and how do you align legal and sales strategies?
Thorn Crest protects revenue and margin by enforcing IP online while strengthening authorized reseller programs and contract terms; they build customized solutions rather than one-size-fits-all boilerplates, and they work to avoid litigation by resolving issues through agreements and practical enforcement.
How AI, Data and Hospitality Are Rewiring Retail in Japan
Q: What does the 2030 vision look like in terms of human and machine collaboration and data sharing with consumers?
The guest explains a future where data is used to personalize experiences and power both business analytics and consumer-facing services, with a strong emphasis on trust, permission, and safety in data sharing to enable integrated commerce across physical stores and digital channels.
How AI, Data and Hospitality Are Rewiring Retail in Japan
Q: As a CIO or retailer, which protocol or platform path should you prioritize for future IT architecture?
The guest stresses that AI and IT environments are messy and there isn't a single winner; the focus should be on building a solid digitalization foundation internally and ensuring compatibility with partners, while remaining open to multiple technology ecosystems rather than chasing a single 'best' protocol.
Five Things Friday EU Edition Petit Bateau → Regent, Kering–Valentino 2028, EU Retail Media Shake‑Up
Q: Have you ever shopped for a second-hand DIY items online, like a vintage or marketplace?
The guest explains they're shifting toward platforms that enable reselling, renting, and even repair services to extend the life of DIY equipment, highlighting a growing circular economy in home improvement.

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This show centers on real-world retail leadership, technology, and strategy, with frequent dives into AI-driven commerce, omnichannel transformation, and the evolving role of stores. Episodes often feature senior retail executives and operators discussing region-specific growth (notably APAC and Europe), partnerships, and practical implementations—from AI governance and data readiness to store design and experiential concepts. A recurring thread is how brands can balance human judgment with advanced tech to win in a fast-moving landscape, plus frequent previews and takeaways from major industry events. A standout is the consistent focus on actionable insights for large-scale retailers, tech platforms, and brands looking to modernize operati... more

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Recent guests on The Retail Podcast include:

1. Toru Koyama
2. Tamara Neeson
3. Megan Harman
4. Isabelle Allen
5. Richard Fisher
6. Sharon Lighty
7. Jason Cottrell
8. David Schneider

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